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Fork Lift Operator

Job in Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, 37821, USA
Listing for: Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Forklift Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19.43 - 20.46 USD Hourly USD 19.43 20.46 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of materials, supplies, and products within our facilities while meeting productivity requirements and maintaining KDP’s high standards in safety and quality.

Job Overview

The Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of materials, supplies, and products within our facilities while meeting productivity requirements and maintaining KDP’s high standards in safety and quality.

Shift & Schedule

Sunday-Thursday, 6:00 pm – 2:30 AM

Position Responsibilities
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times.
  • Learn to safely operate multiple types of powered industrial trucks in environments with pedestrians.
  • Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices are in place while loading/unloading trucks.
  • Collaborate with production team by interpreting production needs, supplying line with materials and transporting finished product to warehouse or trailers.
  • Rotate floor stock, moving oldest product first.
  • Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.
  • Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.
Total Rewards
  • Pay starting at $19.43 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $20.46 per hour in the quarter after their 6‑month anniversary.
Benefits
  • Benefits eligible day one!!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement (subject to eligibility and collective bargaining agreements where applicable).
Requirements
  • Ability to quickly learn and safely operate powered industrial trucks. 6 months of forklift operation experience preferred.
  • Self‑motivated team player with ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
  • Lift, push, and pull a minimum of 35 pounds and 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to bend, stretch and sit or stand during entire shift.
  • Ability to frequently kneel, squat, climb into forklift, bend, stoop, and twist.
  • Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions.
Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world‑class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values.

We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single‑serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together tever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well‑being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Equal

Opportunity Employer

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal‑opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances employees in employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

A.I. Disclosure

KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. The technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to in lieu of clicking Apply. Please include the job title and location or Job  # in the email subject line.

Seniority

level

Entry Level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services

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